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Patent GB-2319882-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: CONWAY JOSEPHINE
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a board, a grid on the board, the grid defining an array of spaces of identical size and a plurality of tiles for location on the board, on respective spaces. The tiles are marked with numbers, mathematical operators, letters and symbols, or left blank, or may carry real coins.
Patent GB-2319873-A (GB)
Title: Parking space monitor
Inventor: WARD BEVERLEY ELIZABETH ALEXAN
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 1995-04-10
Abstract: A parking space monitor unit (3) is provided comprising detecting means adapted to detect the presence of a vehicle (7) at a parking space (1), alarm means adapted to produce an alarm, authorisation means adapted to determine whether an approved signal has been received indicative of an allowable user or vehicle (7), and control means adapted to control the operation of the alarm means in response to the output of the authorisation means. This permits uninhibited parking of authorised vehicles, but emits an alarm should an unauthorised vehicle be parked. The monitor may further guard authorised vehicles in the parking place, in other locations as necessary, for example outside a house. The vehicle presence detector is of the inductive type and responds to a rate of change of signal to detect vehicle presence or absence.
Patent GB-2322968-A (GB)
Title: Thin-film transistor and method of making same
Inventor: AHN BYUNG-CHUL
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: A thin-film transistor includes a substrate 41 and a gate 49 including a double-layered structure having first 43 and second 45 metal layers, the first metal layer 43 being wider than the second metal layer 45 by about 1 to 4 Ám. A method of making such a thin film transistor includes the steps of: depositing a first metal layer 43 on a substrate 41, depositing a second metal layer 45 directly on the first metal layer 43; forming a photoresist having a designated width on the second metal layer 45; patterning the second metal layer 45 by isotropic etching using the photoresist as a mask; patterning the first metal layer 43 by means of an anisotropic etching using the phororesist as a mask, the first metal layer 43 being etched to have the designated width, thus forming a gate 49 having a laminated structure of the first 43 and second metal layers 45; and removing the photoresist. Alternatively, the first and second metal layers 43,45 can be anistropically etched together, the second metal layer 45 being subsequently isotropically etched further, or both layers 43,45 can be isotropically etched together but with layer 45 being etched more quickly than layer 43.
Patent GB-2325544-A (GB)
Title: Media data database
Inventor: WILDIG MARK ANTHONY BENNETT
IPC: G11B27/36
Filed: 1998-03-28
Abstract: A data base of image data is built automatically as data is being transferred within a processing environment. A transfer of image data between a processing environment (101) and a storage medium (102) is detected. A database copy of the detected images is made and related to the particular storage medium. The technique may also be used for other media data such as audio tapes.
Patent GB-2337157-A (GB)
Title: Operating a piezoelectric transformer over a range of resonant frequencies
Inventor: CHUTER BARRY
IPC: H01L41/04
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: A circuit 2 to 4 drives a piezo-electric transformer 1 to resonate over a predetermined range of operating conditions over which it has a range of resonant frequencies. The circuit comprises drive means 2 to 4 arranged to produce independently of the transformer 1 a signal having frequencies spanning the range of resonant frequencies for application to the transformer. The circuit may be used in a gas ignition system.
Patent GB-2337802-A (GB)
Title: Shock-absorbing device for a toy
Inventor: HUANG MING-TAI
IPC: B62B9/18
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: A shock-absorbing device (30) for a toy stroller (or pram) includes a first member (31) having a first end riveted to an upper frame (11) and a second end. The second end of the first member (31) includes a root section and a hooked section (317). The root section has a snapping fastener (318) provided on each of two lateral faces. The shock-absorbing device (30) further includes a second member (32) having a first end riveted to a lower frame (21) and a second end. The second end of the second member includes two second lateral walls (329) defining a channel therebetween through which the second end of the first member (31) is extended. Each second lateral wall (329) includes an opening (323) for engaging with an associated snapping fastener (318). The second member (32) further includes a ridge for securely engaging with the hooked end (317) of the first member (31). The device may be made of plastic, and is designed to absorb longitudinal bending shock.
Patent GB-2322333-A (GB)
Title: Consumable material management system and method
Inventor: SEBER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B41L13/04
Filed: 1996-12-09
Abstract: In a device (1) which uses consumable material, an electronic device (24) is attached to the packaging (20) of the consumable which stores information about the consumable, and the quantity remaining in the packaging. The device is thus capable of reading such information and updating it by decrementing a counter at the electronic device (24) and optionally responding accordingly, i.e. if the wrong type of consumable is used.
Patent GB-2340741-A (GB)
Title: improvements in or relating to a vehicle seat arrangement
Inventor: NAERT MICHEL
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 1998-08-21
Abstract: A seat arrangement (1) for a motor vehicle comprises a shell supporting seat back (20, 23) and squab (21, 25) components forming two seats. A central element (2) has a forwardly extending portion (3) which engages a central rail 27. Further engagement means (9) extend laterally to engage further rails (28, 29) provided at positions adjacent the sides of the seat. The central element (2) defines an upstanding part (6) to accommodate retractor reels for safety-belts.
Patent GB-2332131-A (GB)
Title: Swing tip bite indicator.
Inventor: SMITH BARRY WILLIAM
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A bite indicator for a fishing rod 9 comprises a screw device 8 by which the indicator may be affixed to the end of the rod, an elongated quiver 2 and a flexible elbow connector 6 which connects the screw device to the quiver. The elbow connector allows the quiver to hang down vertically from the rod, preferably at an angle of 90‹ to the rod. A single eye 12 is provided at the opposite end 4 of the quiver to the elbow connector through which the fishing line 11 passes. The elbow connector is preferably formed from rubber and is sleeve like with the screw device and quiver secured as a push fit into opposite ends of the sleeve with or without adhesive.
Patent GB-2332911-A (GB)
Title: Dental adhesive kit
Inventor: MATSUNAE KAORI
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: A dental adhesive kit is disclosed, comprising a combination of: (i) a self-etching primer comprising (A) from 1.0 to 50% by weight of a methacrylate or acrylate having an acidic group and having at least one unsaturated double bond, (B) from 1.0 to 98% by weight of a water-soluble organic solvent, and (C) from 1.0 to 90% by weight of water; and (ii) a bonding agent comprising (D) from 10 to 90% by weight of a methacrylate or acrylate having neither acidic group nor hydroxyl group and having at least one unsaturated double bond, (E) from 10 to 90% by weight of a methacrylate or acrylate not having an acidic group but having a hydroxyl group and having at least one unsaturated double bond, (F) from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of a photopolymerization initiator, (G) from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of a photopolymerization accelerator, and (H) from 1.0 to 60% by weight of a filler. The dental adhesive kit of the invention is useful for making the adhesive properties of a resin-based adhesive firm and reliable by a simple handling in adhering a dental restorative material to an enamel and a dentin.
Patent GB-2333731-A (GB)
Title: Method of high speed centrifugal run-out grinding of a pneumatic tire
Inventor: LIPCZYNSKI GEORGE JEFFREY
IPC: G01M17/02
Filed: 1996-08-02
Abstract: A method for correcting the radial run-out and radial force variation of a pneumatic tire (12) with a tire uniformity machine (10). The tire is rotated at a high speed and radial run-out is measured. A center grinder assembly (24) is incrementally advanced into contact with sections of the tire having intrinsic radial run-out until all values of radial run-out about the tread circumference are within an acceptable value of radial run-out. In addition to the advancement of the center grinder assembly (24), top and bottom tread shoulder grinders (40A, 40B) may be advanced into contact with sections of top and bottom shoulder regions of the tire having phase adjusted lateral run-out. The extent of the advancement of the shoulder grinders into contact with the tread shoulders of tire is dictated by a control signal generated by a computer program from the initial measurements of radial run-out. Tangential force variations of the tire occurring when the tire is rotating at a high speed are also expected to be reduced due to the grinding of the tire.
Patent GB-2346347-A (GB)
Title: Two-wheel drive bicycle or motorcycle
Inventor: LOTINGA MARCUS
IPC: B62M23/00
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: The bicycle or motorcycle has a frame which is supported by two wheels with tyres 11; an intermediate wheel 10 powers the front wheel as it is turned by the back wheel driven by the power source. The vehicle direction is determined by turning the handlebars, bearings on the intermediate wheel allowing easy steering whilst producing two wheel drive.
Patent GB-2347989-A (GB)
Title: Independently operable joystick
Inventor: CHEN LILY
IPC: A63F13/24
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: A joystick comprises in the knob 20 thereof a section defined by a partition plate 21, wherein a ball 30 with added weight 35, central through bore 31 and filler block 37 is mounted, along with a horizontal "grating" 40, a vertical "grating" 50, a supporting wheel 60 and a release-proof stabilising device 70 comprising a ball 73 biassed downwards by a spring 72 into contact with the ball 30. The horizontal and vertical gratings are provided each with a coaxial roller 41 and 51, respectively, which contact the ball 30 preferably at a point lower than its horizontal centre line, and the supporting wheel 60 is positioned at an equiangular distance from both coaxial rollers. Supports 42, (52, Fig 4) and 62 are provided on the partition plate 21 to support the coaxial rollers and supporting wheel, respectively. Movement of the knob 20 causes rotation of the ball 30 which rubs against the rollers which in turn move their respective gratings to register displacement.
Patent GB-2348109-A (GB)
Title: Extendable ski-pass holder with watch
Inventor: MACVE PHILIP NICOLAS
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: The body 1 is attachable at 4 to clothing and includes a ski-pass holder 3 attached to a spring-loaded retractable cord 2. A watch 6 is included in the body. In an embodiment (Fig 2) for a child the body is shaped as a figure and has flashing LEDs and a sound generator which operate when the cord is extended.
Patent GB-2352306-A (GB)
Title: Parallel processing apparatus using a SIMD array
Inventor: GREER TREY
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: A method of processing data items using a SIMD (single instruction multiple data) array of processing elements comprises supplying a common instruction to all of the processing elements in the array, and supplying respective data items to the processing elements such that each processing element processes a different data item in accordance with the common instruction. The instruction is supplied to the processing elements separately from the data items, and wherein the data items are supplied by at least one of the processing elements in the array. The processing elements may be divided into processing blocks. A mathematical expression evaluator may be included.
Patent GB-2338362-A (GB)
Title: Identifying incorrectly measuring sensor in a spacecraft
Inventor: BOEINGHOFF ALBERT
IPC: B64G1/36
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: A spacecraft contains a number of sensors in order to measure external direction vector with reference to the spacecraft's frame of reference. These may relate to external objects such as the earth, the sun or selected stars, or to external field vectors such as the earth's magnetic field. The invention is concerned with identifying an inaccurately measuring sensor. From the current time and the location of the spacecraft, external direction vectors are calculated (e i , s i , m i ) are calculated with reference to an inertial coordinate system. The angles between these vectors are determined (α i , # i , γ i ). Similarly, angles (α, #, y) are derived from direction vectors (e, s, m) measured with the aid of the sensors (1, 2, 3). A comparison is then performed between the calculated and the measured angles. Where these angles differ from one another by more than a predeterminable minimum amount an error message is generated.
Patent GB-2334055-A (GB)
Title: Method of longitudinally splitting a pipe coupling within a wellbore
Inventor: NEWMAN FREDERIC M
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: A method of removing a pipe string (36) anchored in cement (62) within a wellbore (56) involves the use of a coupling cutter (10) having a linear charge (42) that is magnetically oriented radially and rotationally within the pipe (36). The coupling cutter (10) also has a coupling sensor (24) that identifies the location of a coupling (88) electronically. One first determines the free length of pipe (36) that is above the cement (62). The coupling sensor (24) then finds the lowest coupling (88) that is just above the cement (62) level so that the liner charge (42) can be axially aligned to that coupling (88'). A magnet (18) on the cutter (10) properly orients the linear charge (42) both radially and rotationally relative to the inner wall (48) of the pipe (36). The charge (42) is detonated to longitudinally split the coupling (88'). The pipe string (36) is then disassembled and pulled from the wellbore (36).
Patent GB-2349773-A (GB)
Title: Private Branch Exchange using H.323 Gatekeeper
Inventor: PINARD DEBORAH
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: A network implemented communication system, comprising a Local Area Network (LAN), a plurality of H.323 endpoints connected to the LAN, each of the endpoints including a communication application for communicating via H.323, at least one H.323 Gatekeeper connected to the LAN for third party control of communications between the H.323 endpoints, and software within each of the H.323 endpoints and the H.323 Gatekeeper for implementing features which do not require direct connection between the H.323 endpoints.
Patent GB-2334349-A (GB)
Title: Cash register and oven system
Inventor: YABUKI TSUTOMU
IPC: H05B6/64
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: A microwave oven 2 and a cash register system are designed to allow an employee of a store to run the store efficiently while reducing the waiting time for shoppers and suppressing losses deriving from incorrect operation of the microwave oven. The microwave oven 2 includes an irradiator for irradiating microwaves to heat articles, an article information reader 3 for reading article information from an article information recording medium arranged on the surface of the article 4, and a heating control means for controlling the irradiator to operate at a condition determined on the basis of the article information read by the article information reader 3. The reader 3 can alternatively be attached to the terminal 1. The terminal 1 and oven 2 exchange information via a line 9.
Patent GB-2352307-A (GB)
Title: Computer system for automatically tracking transactions
Inventor: BUNYAN ROY JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: A computer system automatically tracks a transaction involving a number of parties, such as a property purchase. The system keeps a diary 17 storing expected dates of progress reports on the transaction from the parties. Progress reports are received from the parties, analysed, and used to update the diary. The system periodically checks the diary to detect overdue progress reports, and a reminder is automatically sent to a party from whom a progress report is overdue. In addition, an alert may be sent to a specified party. The consolidated reports may be viewed, e.g. over the Internet.
Patent GB-2353051-A (GB)
Title: Plastic strip for sealing between sections of roof covering
Inventor: HEALAN ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: E04D3/38
Filed: 1999-08-12
Abstract: An elongate plastics strip includes first and second coplanar wings (2, 4) extending from opposing sides of an upright portion (6), where the upright portion is formed on one side with a resilient lip (8) which overlies one of the wings, such that in use, first and second wings underlie adjacent sections of roof covering (10, 12) and the resilient lip is biased into contact with an upper surface of the roof covering. Preferably the strip includes drainage channels (14, 16) extending along each side of the upright portion which may include longitudinal raised portions(18, 20), formed by a crease, running spaced from and parallel to the raised portion. Also the raised portions may be arranged to contact against a lower surface of a corrugated roof covering. In a further embodiment a resilient lip may be formed on each side of the upright portion (Figure 4) and the gap between the lip and its respective wing may differ in order to accommodate adjacent roof coverings of different thicknesses.
Patent GB-2353868-A (GB)
Title: Retinoscope with movable focussing means
Inventor: CHURCH KELVIN
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 1999-08-28
Abstract: A spot retinoscope is used to assess a refractive error of an eye, and has viewing means (11, 12) for viewing the eye under examination, and projection means (6, 9) for directing a beam of light from a light source (5) into said eye thereby to project a spot of light onto the latter. The divergence and convergence of the beam is altered by focusing means (6, 48) movable from a normal position in which the beam is divergent, or alternatively converges to a point, to a cross-checking position, in which the beam is convergent on a point which, in use, is sufficiently far in front of the eye under examination to enable the user to detect movement of the patch of light projected onto the retina of said eye where any refractive error in the eye has not been corrected by a lens placed between the eye and the retinoscope. The retinoscope may also be used with a further light source as a streak retinoscope. The light source (5,) may be a bulb with a helical filament.
Patent GB-2341739-A (GB)
Title: Connection integrity monitor for digital selection circuits
Inventor: BROWN MATTHEW
IPC: H04L1/24
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A circuit connection integrity monitor detecting and isolating connection faults in data path cards is disclosed. A connection integrity monitoring method and corresponding apparatus are applicable to selector and cross-connect circuits and permit a user to monitor all points where signal traffic may be prone to misconnection.
Patent GB-2355433-A (GB)
Title: Electronic touch sensitive panel for ring binder
Inventor: GILBERT WAYNE
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: A ring binder type personal organiser includes an insert 10 in the form of an electronic touch sensitive panel 20 to enable data written by a pen 250 on an overlying sheet of paper 220 to be carbon copied in electronic form. Alternatively the overlying sheet may be pre-marked 300 with numbered regions 310 to enable the panel to act as a calculator. An LCD panel 80 performs a range of functions depending upon the application of the insert. Output port 100 is provided for exporting data to a printer or computer.
Patent GB-2346216-A (GB)
Title: Preconditioning spins near a nuclear magnetic resonance region
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: A saturation recovery technique wherein an NMR measurement apparatus, the measured sample, or both elements may be subjected to motion during the measurement. The envelope of an RF carrier signal is modulated according to an envelope to generate a first sequence of RF pulses. The envelope, the phase of the RF signal, and/or a static magnetic field may be varied during the radiation of the first sequence to substantially saturate a first region of the sample. The first sequence may include additional RF refocusing pulses that, when coupled with movement of the NMR measurement apparatus or sample, may also be used to substantially saturate the first region. A second sequence of RF pulses is radiated to establish a resonance region within the first region and measure an attribute of the sample. The technique is preferably used to reduce the effects of lateral motion of a well-logging tool.
Patent HU-T64052-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing 5,6-disubstituted 3-pyridylmethyl ammonium halogenide compounds
Inventor: STRONG HENRY LEE
IPC: C07D217/00
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: 5,6-Disubstd. 3-pyridylmethyl ammonium halide derivs. of formula (I) are new. In (I) Z = H or halogen; Z1 = H, halogen, CN or NO2; X = Cl, Br, I or R3SO3; R3 = 1-4C alkyl or Ph (opt. substd. with 1-3 gps. chosen from 1-4C alkoxy, 1-4C alkyl, NO2, CN or halogen); Y and Y1 = each OR4, NR4R5 or together form O, S or NR6; R4 and R5 = H, 1-4C alkyl (opt. substd.with 1-4C alkoxy or Ph itself opt. substd. with 1-3 gps. chosen from 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C alkoxy or halogen) or Ph (opt. substd. with 1-3 gps. chosen from 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C alkoxy or halogen); R6 = H or 1-4C alkyl; Q = RR1R2N(+) (a), (b), (c) etc. where R, R1 and R2 = each 1-4C alkyl or R and R1 together form a 5-6 membered ring in which RR1 forms (CH2)n, opt. interrupted by O, S or NR10, provided that R2 = 1-4C alkyl; n = 3-5; Z2 = O, S or NR10; R10 = 1-4C alkyl; R11 and R12 = each H, halogen, 1-4C alkyl or 1-4C alkoxy; or R11 and R12 together form a 5-6 membered satd. or unsatd. ring opt. interrupted by O, S or NO10 and opt. substd. with 1-3 gps. chosen from halogen, 1-4C alkyl or 1-4C alkoxy.
Patent HU-T66825-A (HU)
Title: Transgenic plants producing polyhydroxyalkanoates
Inventor: SOMERVILLE CHRISTOPHER ROLAND
IPC: C12N15/31
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic plants which produce poly-beta-D-hydroxybutyric acid (PHB) and related polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The production of PHB is accomplished by genetically transforming the plants with modified genes from microorganisms. The genes encode the enzymes required to synthesize PHB from acetyl-CoA or related metabolites. PHB is a very useful polymer which is biodegradable.
Patent HU-T70003-A (HU)
Title: Package to contain and display containers or the like
Inventor: TUERK ERICH
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A package to contain and display containers or the like requires the smallest possible quantity of packaging material and can easily be disposed of while at the same time facilitating an acceptable display of the product is to be produced with a cardboard sheet which has, on the side, at least one stamped out or unfoldable holder for the container on the inside bounded by fold or stamping lines suited to the shape of the container to secure it. At least one tongue hinged on a fold line can be folded out into the support and swings out when the container is inserted, and a pivoted foot applied to the sheet. This is achieved in that the pivoted foot is formed by a lower region (29) of the sheet (1) which can be folded back and has at least one edge securing cut-out (31, 32) in which the at least one tongue (20, 21) folded out into the support (2) can engage.